Prepare against Pelayo Quiros Cueto
CM · Spain · World #8,421 classical · FIDE ID 2284626
When preparing against Pelayo Quiros Cueto, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 63 games by Pelayo Quiros Cueto, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pelayo Quiros Cueto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pelayo Quiros Cueto before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,197 | 2,205 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,265 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,286 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pelayo Quiros Cueto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pelayo Quiros Cueto's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 88.2% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Cueto usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cueto usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cueto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Cueto usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Cueto usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Pelayo Quiros Cueto's chess games
All 63 games by Pelayo Quiros Cueto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Alejandro Valbuena Mota | 2,069 | chT-ESP U18 | B11 |
| Aug 2023 | Maksymilian Markuszewski | 2,046 | 7th Gijon RGCC Open | D10 |
| Aug 2019 | Pedro Vinal Gutierrez | 2,005 | ch-ESP rapid | B23 |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Antonio Garcia Fernandez | 1,927 | 7th Gijon RGCC Open | A31 |
| Aug 2023 | Angel Gentes Benito | 1,895 | 7th Gijon RGCC Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,905 |
| 12th San Agustin Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,899 |
| 9th San Agustin Open | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1,996 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,163 |
| 7th Gijon RGCC Open | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| chT-Asturias Gr-B 0304 | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-ESP U18 | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Asturias Primera | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pelayo Quiros Cueto's chess games?
63 games by Pelayo Quiros Cueto, from Jul 2005 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Pelayo Quiros Cueto has played.
What does Pelayo Quiros Cueto play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Pelayo Quiros Cueto opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pelayo Quiros Cueto answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Pelayo Quiros Cueto play as White?
As White, Pelayo Quiros Cueto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pelayo Quiros Cueto play as Black?
As Black, Pelayo Quiros Cueto most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Pelayo Quiros Cueto's FIDE rating?
Pelayo Quiros Cueto is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Pelayo Quiros Cueto played?
Our database contains 63 games by Pelayo Quiros Cueto, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pelayo Quiros Cueto?
63 games by Pelayo Quiros Cueto reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.